2 sentenced in assault on disabled person in Webster

DUDLEY 
A stepfather and stepson have been sentenced after being found guilty of assault and battery with bodily injury on a disabled person during a March 2012 dispute at an Upland Avenue apartment in Webster.

Police received several calls reporting a fight at the18 Upland Ave. apartment of Arthur Leblanc on March 31, 2012.

According to the police report, Mr. Leblanc and his stepson, Travis Carey, initiated a confrontation with a disabled person at his second-floor apartment.

Police reported that Mr. Carey punched the victim many times in the face while Mr. Leblanc held him down from behind and Mr. Leblancís wife clung to the victimís leg.

According to reports, the disabled person suffered a broken nose in the incident. Both the victim and Mr. Leblanc were taken to Hubbard Regional Hospital for treatment.

In Dudley District Court, Mr. Leblanc, 59, and Mr. Carey, 21, of 148 Millbury St., Worcester, were charged with the assault, disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace.

Both men were sentenced last month. Mr. Leblanc was sentenced to six months in the Worcester House of Correction with credit for 19 days served. Mr. Carey received one year of administrative probation, during which time he is to receive an anger management evaluation, remain drug-free and have no contact with the victim.

The charges of disturbing the peace and disorderly conduct against both men were dismissed upon the request of the prosecution.